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“Always Do Whatever’s Next”

That quote is one of the more mysterious yet powerful anecdotes from the late great comedian (a.k.a. stand-up philosopher) George Carlin. I came across this quote a few days ago after I picked up a LIFE magazine book recapping the last decade in amazing full spread photos and captions. The book was a great reminder of all that we have been through and the changes that have resulted in the first 10 years of this millennium. At the end, the last few pages were dedicated to some of the legendary writers, politicians, actors, musicians, and other celebrities who have passed away in the last decade. Each photo had simply their name, occupation, dates, and a quote that captured their spirit and life’s contribution to the rest of us. I scanned through and one quote in particular caught my eye. It was simple, yet deep, and obvious, while mysterious at the same time. “Always do whatever’s next,” seems easy enough. I wondered for a little while why this was chosen for George Carlin’s quote? Surely throughout the decades of his stand-up career and television shows something more interesting (and raunchy) could have been chosen. Such as “fighting for peace is like screwing for virginity.” And I am sure the seven words you can’t say on television were neglected for obvious reasons. The simple, yet profound quote stuck in my mind throughout the weekend and rang true for a few things on the deck right now.

Making More Noise Than A Groupie At A KISS Concert

Team Effort

Building a custom truck is no easy task, especially when you are doing it on a tight deadline. Long before the doors to the Las Vegas Convention Center open in early November for the annual SEMA show, enthusiasts stay busy chiseling away on that unique custom truck project to debut at the show. No matter how much you plan ahead and how far you work in advance, it always seems to come down to those last few days, and sometimes last few hours, of grueling detail to finish before you can load the trailer and head for the desert—usually without any sleep. The experience of prepping for SEMA seems to build a whole new set of late night thrash memories every year, but it’s all worth it when you roll a vehicle that you and your buddies created onto the convention center grounds and stand back to watch people admire it.

Fabrication is the cornerstone of the custom truck world. “Fabricate This” brings the minds of fabricators onto the pages of your favorite magazine. Read along and try to keep up. Our goal is to publish as many pertinent questions and answers as possible. If you have a question, send it in and we will do our best to have it answered. Contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , www.grantkustoms.com or www.friendlychopshop.com.

The Second Annual Fiesta in the Rio Grande Valley

If you live in a border town, such as McAllen, Texas, a mix of customs and heritages will blend together. For the second time, Rafael “Rafa” Soto put on Border Bash, which attracted custom trucks and lowriders alike. Rafa not only throws this show for fun and to encourage the truck scene in the RGV, but for charity as well. He is a cancer survivor and is using his second chance in life not only to spend the time with his family, but also to give back. The show has raised over $10,000 for a local children’s cancer clinic, Vannie E. Cook Jr. Over 400 vehicles came from all over Texas and even Mexico to the event that featured not only the hottest trucks that the Lone Star State has to offer, but also a large variety of the best Mexican food around, including tamales, carnitas, carne asada, and the always delicious elotes.

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